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Quintessential Collioure To Cadaques

This short break packs in the best of the wonderful walk along the Mediterrannean coast from Collioure (France) to Cadaqués (Spain). You stay in exceptional hotels with excellent regional cuisine - you will return home refreshed and keen to explore more of the varied landscapes of the Pyrenees.

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• One of our all-time classics...• A choice of routes everyday: along the coast or through the foothills• Authentic high-quality hotels with 2 gourmet dinners included• Private transfers from and back to Perpiganan airport or station

Before departure, please check that you have an updated fact sheet. https://www.purelypyrenees.com/quintessential_collioure_cadaques_break.html

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You begin in the artists' village of Collioure, inspiration for many famous artists(including Matisse and Picasso). You then discover the vineyards of Banyuls, the Côte Vermeille (the "red coast"), the little white villages of the Costa Brava, and Cap de Creus ("Cape of the Cross") with its creeks filled with crystal-clear waters.A most appealing journey where the Pyrenees meets the Mediterranean, and wherethe blues of the sea and sky seem to blend harmoniously.

THE PROGRAMME

DAY 1Arrival at Collioure

Standard option: You make your own way to Collioure.

With extra airport pick-up: We pick you up from Perpignan airport or railwaystation. Pick-ups are also available from Toulouse, Carcassonne, Montpellier,Girona or Barcelona (please consult us for prices).

Collioure is an old fishing port with a remarkable heritage, including an ancientroyal castle with walls lapped by the Mediterranean. The town is renowned forbeing much visited by Braque, Matisse, Picasso and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time for a hike around thecoastal foothills of Collioure, taking you past the Hermitage of Notre Dame de laConsolation. If you are feeling really energetic you can hike up to the Tower ofMadeloc too, or just leave those breath-taking views for tomorrow...

You stay at the welcoming three star Hôtel Les Princes de Catalogne, well-situatedin the very heart of Collioure, just metres from the port and the sea. Dinner will bein our nearby favourite restaurant, which offers a selection of local specialities.For a supplement you can stay in the exceptionally stylish four star Relais des TroisMas, right beside the sea facing the port. It has its own beach and a gourmetrestaurant that has justly earned one Michelin star. Let us know if you would preferthis luxurious option.

Transfer: 40 mins. Walking time: 2h30 or 4h40. Height gain: 330m or680m.

DAY 2Collioure - BanyulsAfter walking past the Château Royal, along the sea-front and the village beach,you climb up among dry-stone walls and cork trees to the an old mill, and then onto St Elme's Fort, which gives you an exceptional view of Collioure and the coastbeyond. From here, you have 2 options.Coastal Walk: you walk down into the busy and colourful harbour of Port Vendres,then follow the coast to Cap Béar passing a multitude of sublime creeks withcrystal clear waters and sandy beaches, often with few or no people on them.L'Anse des Paulilles, for example, gives you a fantastic pretext for a dip in the seabefore continuing on to Cap d'Ullastret and finally Banyuls-sur-Mer.

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Inland Option: you continue climbing up to the majestic Tour Madeloc throughalternating Mediterranean "maquis" and vines, and when you see the breath-taking360° view running from the Spanish border to the plains of Roussillon youunderstand why they built this watch tower here. From here, you gently descendtowards the sea through vineyards and chestnut orchards until you reach Banyuls.A very satisfying walk.

You stay at the impressively contemporary three star Hôtel Les Elmes located rightnext to the beach in Banyuls, which features a thoroughly enjoyable gourmetrestaurant. Most rooms face the sea.

Walking time: 4h15 or 5h. Distance: 13km or 15,5km. Ascent/descent: +500m or + 700m / - 500m or - 700m.

DAY 3Banyuls - Llança - Port de la SelvaAfter a relaxed breakfast overlooking the Med, we transfer you to Llança just overthe border in Spain, and from there you can choose from :Coastal Walk: the coastal path continues past impressive modern villas, passesSarnella lighthouse, and soon arrives at Port de la Selva. Its pretty little harbourfeaturing white houses is somehow both lively and sleepy, and best appreciatedover a portside drink. You then pass tiny bays such as the intimate Cala Fornells enroute to the wilder, rockier Cap de Creus ("Cape of the Cross"), and finally thefascinating little village of Selva de Mar, just a stone's throw away from the sea,but protected from it by nestling its narrow valley location.Inland Option: this fantastic route heads across "maquis" and climbs throughvalleys untouched by tourism following ancient pilgrim paths to the small chapel ofSanta Helena beside the imposing Monastery of San Père de Rodes. You can visitthe monastery, and take in its striking views of the coastline dotted withwhitewashed villages and, particularly, the wild Cap de Creus. With a little extraeffort you can reach the remains of San Salvador castle, perched on a 700m-highhilltop, to enjoy the stunning panorama of the whole coastline including Cap deCreus, the plains of Empordà, the immense and perfectly-rounded bay of Rosas,and behind you the Pyrenees dominated by Mount Canigou, but with the Albèresmassif in the foreground. You pass interesting dolmens on your gentle descent toPort de la Selva.

You stay at the remarkable four star Hôtel Porto Cristo located just a few metresfrom the sea. It has been built around an old and very atmospheric wine-cellar, stillwith huge wine casks in place. The rooms are spacious, and the service isexcellent. Dinner is in a restaurant very near to the hotel that offers simple buttasty cuisine featuring locally caught fish. Another memorable place to have stayed.

Walking time: 4h or 5h. Distance: 12 or 15.5km. Ascent/descent: + 250mor + 500 to 700m / - 250m or - 500 to 700m. Transfer time: 1 hour.

DAY 4Port de la Selva - CadaquesOn this last walking day, you can again choose between coastal and inland routes.

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Inland Option: after warming up those legs walking up and out of Port de laSelva, you'll find it worth the short detour to visit the beautiful hidden creek of CalaTaballera. Certainly not to be missed! You then walk across the rough and wildreaches of the upper Cap de Creus, where you will see many dry-stone sheltersmade for religious purposes. No wonder they call this the Costa Brava - the wildcoast! You will eventually follow the path dropping steeply towards Cadaquesbeside low stone walls and olive orchards, but we would recommend that youextend your walk by making the round trip to the creek and lighthouse at CalaNans, not least for its magnificent from-the-sea view of Cadaqués.Coastal Walk: today, the coastal walk is actually somewhat more challenging thanthe inland option. Like the coastal option, you cross the wild cap de Creus, but thisroute leads to the extremity of the cape, and its lighthouse - the most easterlypoint on the whole Iberian Peninsula. You then head back to Cadaqués on pathspassing by many beautiful creeks, such as Cala Culip, Cala Jugadora and CalaBona. You also pass through Port-Lligat where Salvador Dali lived for many years.His quirky house is now a museum (pre-booking essential. See below), and at theentrance to the bay is the Island of Port Lligat which featured in several of his mostfamous paintings. You can also add a short circular walk on S'Oliguera, anothercape almost cut off from the mainland by the sea.

The magnificently refined four star Hôtel Playa Sol is located right next to theseafront with the port of Cadaqués on one side, and a delightful garden andswimming pool on the other. Dinner is in a good restaurant just a few minutesfrom the hotel.

Walking time: 4h15 or 6h30. Distance: 13km or 23.5km. Ascent/descent:+ 450m or + 600m / - 450m or - 600m.

DAY 5End of stay

Standard option: Your holiday ends after breakfast. We can also take you back toyour car in Collioure for a supplement (see price list).

With extra airport pick-up: We will transfer you back to Perpignan aiport orrailway station. Transfers to Toulouse, Carcassonne, Montpellier, Girona orBarcelona are also available (please consult us for prices).

You could also choose to visit the Dali museum in Figueras if you have time beforeyour flight (it takes about an hour and a half). Do discuss this option with us if itinterests you.

Journey time: 2 hours (plus museum visit)

Elements beyond our control (the weather, level of the group, logistical risks, othermiscellaneous reasons...) may lead our team to modify the programme. We aim toplease, but your safety will systematically be our priority.

Visits : we recommend you check the opening days and times for the museumsbefore you leave.• Dali Museum (Figueras) : http://www.salvador-dali.org/museus/figueres/fr_index.html?mes=1#calendari

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If you leave with us at 9am from Cadaqués, no booking is necessary for the abovemuseum.• Casa Dali (Port Lligat) : http://www.salvador-dali.org/museus/portlligat/fr_index.html?mes=1#calendariFor Casa Dali (Port Lligat), booking is essential (00349 72 251 015).

USEFUL INFORMATION

PROGRAMME OF DEPARTURES1 March to 15 November.

MEETING POINTStandard option: You make your own way to Collioure.

With extra airport pick-up: We pick you up from Perpignan airport or railwaystation. Pick-ups are also available from Toulouse, Carcassonne, Montpellier,Girona or Barcelona (please consult us for prices).

END OF STAYStandard option: Your holiday ends after breakfast. We can also take you back toyour car in Collioure for a supplement (see price list).

With extra airport pick-up: We will transfer you back to Perpignan aiport orrailway station. Transfers to Toulouse, Carcassonne, Montpellier, Girona orBarcelona are also available (please consult us for prices).

TO GET TO THE MEETING POINTDepending on the date, there are some flights and trains to Perpignan, and trainsto Collioure, but there are more flights to Montpellier, Toulouse, Girona andBarcelona. The journey by car is almost all motorway.

CAR SHARINGTo reduce your travel costs as well as carbon emissions, think about car sharing,whether you are a driver or passenger. Connect to Blablacar it's simple andpractical.

We recommend that you compare the cost of various different means of accessingyour circuit start point by using the website Comparabus. Contrary to what thename suggests, this site proposes several different means of completing a journey,including, flights, trains, buses or car sharing.

PARKINGIf you arrive by car, Collioure has several parking options.

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE FROM (PERS)2

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LEVELThe walking is generally comfortable rather than challenging, but there are 2itineraries to choose from each day: 3-4 hour walks with height gains between 300to 500m, or 5-6 hour walks with height gains between 400 and 700m. Althoughthe stages are not very long, in places the paths are quite stoney, with some steepparts early in the trip. If you are not used to walking over this type of terrain youmay need to add a little time to the itineraries. It can get very hot in July andAugust, as well as more crowded, but the temperatures are moderated by themountains and sea breezes. We would recommend May, June and September asthe best months.

LUGGAGE TRANSPORTATIONYour luggage will be taken on to the following night's hotel, so you will only carry adaysack while on your walk.

SUPERVISIONThis is an independent, self-guided holiday.

ACCOMMODATIONIn double rooms (singles available for a supplement). 2 nights in 4-star hotels and2 nights in 3-star hotels. On the first night, you can substitute the 3-star hotel fora 4-star hotel with a Michelin star restaurant at a supplement.

MEALS4 dinners are included in the holiday price.

TRANSFERSUsually transfers are in people carriers, mini-buses, cars or taxis. Often they will beexclusively for you.

THE PRICE INCLUDES4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast; daily luggage transfers so you only carry a daysack; comprehensive route descriptions with maps; 24/7 English speakingcustomer service.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDELunches or picnics (there are numerous places to shop or eat, but hotels willprovide picnics if ordered the night before (pay locally); drinks with dinners;booking fee of 25€ / person, entry tickets and other optional places of interest;personal insurance.

FORMALITIESYou need to keep your passport with you at all times, and ideally insuranceinformation. You need to make your own arrangements to claim local healthcare.There are requirements in France and Spain for all vehicles to carry safetyequipment.

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CONTENTS OF YOUR TRAVEL FOLDERIn the month preceding your holiday (and after the totality of your trip has beenpaid for), you will be sent a travel folder containing all the necessary documentsfor the completion of your holiday: a practical information sheet (giving you yourmeeting times, transfers, accommodation contact numbers and addresses etc),detailed route descriptions and itinerary, maps (sometimes integrated into theroute descriptions), necessary documents (your invoice, hotel vouchers if requiredetc), and luggage tags.

EQUIPMENTDo pack everything into one suitcase (preferably soft form) and bring aweatherproof daysack (small rucksack) each. We transport your luggage, andlarge rucksacks are difficult for flights and cars.Do invest in "tech" clothing - light, waterproof, breathable, quick drying etc - andgood walking boots with ankle protection (trainers will not be good enough).Do simplify your "tech" equipment if you can: for example, can you getcommunications, internet access, entertainment, music and books all on yoursmartphone ? There's plenty of space in your luggage for a Kindle, so do you needto take books as well ?Do choose comfortable clothing for evenings too - usually people dress casual, orat most smart casual, but remember you are usually staying and dining in qualityhotels.Do remember that while you are enjoying some of the most unspoilt andmagnificent scenery and landscapes in the world, and walking for hours withoutseeing another soul, you will be staying in villages and towns with shops that havemost of the things you might need as replacements, or if you've forgotten stuff.After all, you are in France and Spain, not the middle of nowhere !

LUGGAGE• A soft travel bag, avoid suitcases, which are more cumbersome and limit theweight of your belongings to 10 kg if possible.• A small backpack of 30 litres minimum for your daytime requirements.

CLOTHES• Waterproof and breathable anorak (Gore-Tex type)• Fleece or a sweater (depending on the location and season)• Waterproof over-trousers• Pair of gloves (depending on the location and season)• Sun hat (with all round brim)• Shorts• Swimming costume + packaway towel• Several pairs of proper walking socks• Underwear• Pair of trainers or light evening shoes• Comfortable clothing for the evening

EQUIPMENT TO BRING• Walking boots (with ankle protection)• Sunglasses, sunscreen and lip protection• Water bottle or backpack container (allow 2 litres per person per day)

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• Tupperware type container for the picnic + cutlery• Compass• Waterproof cover for walking instructions and map• Head torch• Survival blanket• Mobile phone (signal strength is often surprisingly good, but cannot be relied on)• Your identity documents (including driving licence - you never know when...)

FIRST AID KIT• Small shared kit (gauze, plasters, analgesic, blister plasters, earplugs, painkillers, indigestion tablets)

MORE INFORMATION

THE AREAThe walking takes place at the Mediterranean end of the Pyrenees. The finalmountains tumble down directly into the sea, but they are no longer anything likethe high alpine pastures of the Central Pyrenees. Here, there are cacti andMediterranean scrub and the weather is much more reliable. The wonderful smellsof lavander, thyme and rosemary are never far away. The most significant weatherfeature would be the strong "Tramontana" wind, which can sometimes be quiterelentless.

Politically, this part of the Mediterranean is divided between France (department ofthe Pyrénées Orientales) and Spain (province of Girona). However, both parts formpart of Catalonia and recently (2017) the part that is south of the border claimedindependence from Spain. This independence has not been officially recognised byany other European nation, but many people will insist that they are nowindependent. The situation is likely to develop significantly over the coming years,but the subject can be quite a thorny one, so you should be aware that theopinions of local people should be respected whether you happen to agree withthem or not.

French is the main language north of the border (with some Catalan spoken), butsouth of the border you are likely to hear more Catalan spoken than Spanish. Mostplace names are in Catalan, and both "northerners" and "southerners" are unitedby a common Catalan culture.

On the French side of the border, the towns of Banyuls and Collioure cannot bemissed - Banyuls is famous for its terraced vineyards overlooking the Med (feelfree to taste the local wine!), and Collioure for its picturesque harbour andlighthouse, inspiration to great artists from the Fauvism movement such as Matisseor Derain. From the coast, you will notice one mountain standing out from the restas you look inland - the mighty Canigou (2784m). Purely Pyrenees also runs tripsto climb this mountain!

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The easternmost point of the Pyrenean range can be found in this region: Cap deCreus, in Spanish Catalonia (a headland that also happens to be the most easterlypoint of the whole of the Iberian Peninsula). This is a wonderful place to explore onfoot to observe some of the incredible rock formations and bizarre landscapes thatinspired Salvador Dali in some of his most famous surrealist paintings. For fans ofDali, it is also possible to visit a museum dedicated to him in Port Lligat nearCadaqués.

There are some gorgeous landscapes in this part of the world, which can alsochange several times in the same day. The transition between the seaside and themountains is immediate - you just have to climb up a little and contemplate thistortured coastline with the plains of Roussillon to the North and the Empordà to theSouth. Not to mention the fantastic sunrises over the Med!

Architecturely speaking, the castle in Collioure (with the sea lapping at its outerwalls) and the magnificent Romanesque mountain monestery of Sant Père deRodes are not to be missed.

If eating is your thing, then there is paella, grilled sardines, fresh anchovies,Catalan sausages or crema catalana just to name a few specialities. They also loveto eat toasted bread with tomato and olive oil for breakfast. You can also try Cava(the Catalan answer to Champagne) or Cremat, a drink based on burnt rum andcoffee.

INSURANCE

According to the regulation of our profession, Purely Pyrenees is covered by a CivilProfessional Liability. However, each client must hold an individual civil liability aswell as an individual multi risk guarantee in order to protect themselves fromincidents or accidents that may occur before or during their hiking trip.

We remind you that a credit card covers, in general, only assistance in repatriationand not the cancellation of your trip, and this only provided you use the card to payfor the total of the trip.

We offer a choice of three insurance options which you can purchase at the time ofbooking.

Package 1: simple cancellation insurance at 2.5%This insurance provides reimbursement of the amount incurred (excluding fees andthe cost of insurance) in case of cancellation due to one of the following causes:serious accident, illness or death of insured, spouse or person accompanying them,and certain family members.

Package 2: simple cancellation insurance and assistance / repatriation at3.7%

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This inurance allows, in addition to the benefits described in the plan No. 1; - Tobenefit from assistance in case of illness or injury during the trip and covers yourreturn home if necessary. - A reimbursement paid on a pro rata basis (excludingtransportation costs and with a waiting period) in the case of an interruption of yourtrip following an accident, the death of a loved one or other specified accidents.

Package 3: Package "super multi-risk": 4.8%This insurance offers, in addition to the benefits described in the packages No. 1and No. 2, - A wider cancellation insurance with the repayment of amounts incurred(net of deductible) in case of cancellation for any justifiable reason including anexceptional and unexpected event. - The management of some of the costsincurred at the time in case of return not linked to an exceptional and unexpectedevent. - Compensation (capped) for loss, theft or destruction of baggage. -Payment of compensation for delayed baggage delivery of more than 48 hours.

The rapatriation is not valid for all countries, please check with us beforesubscribing the insurance.

You will receive with the confirmation of your booking an extract of the generalconditions of contract chosen (in french). Take this document with you on yourjourney. The validity of all guarantees corresponds with the travel dates indicatedon the invoice and applies only to services sold. For departures and returnspostponed, please contact us. Warning: If you buy only the contract No. 1 (simplecancellation insurance), this means that you need to have your own insurance,repatriation assistance (related notably to certain credit cards). We advise you tocheck your contract and cover guaranteed. In this case, we ask you to tell us whenyou book the name of your insurance company and your policy number. You willassume, therefore, the responsibility of certain risks, especially in the advancepayments of certain costs.

Important: If you must use the assistance during the trip, you must obtain the priorconsent of Europe Assistance before taking any action or incur any expenditure bytelephoning: 33 1 41 85 85 85 and quoting the number of contract: 58662860

ACTING FOR RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

Purely Pyrenees is a founding member of Action for Responsible Tourism.The label "Action for Responsible Tourism" was awarded Purely Pyrenees in 2009. Itis controled, every year, bys ECOCERT.Based on common values of respect, solidarity and quality, ATR aims to harmonizeprofessional practices of its members.To win the confidence of customers, it focuses on four key commitments, whicharise from many activities in the field and at home.

• Clear information and awareness of responsible tourism given to the traveller. • Selection of providers in the spirit of responsible tourism.• Setting up of a transfer of competencies to the providers. • Commitment in relation to the tour operator's own structure.More information on the label ATR on /www.tourisme-responsable.org

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CONTACT US

Purely Pyrenees48 Route d'AzunF-65400 ARRENS-MARSOUSFRANCE

Tel: 00 33 (0)5 62 97 72 01Fax: 00 33 (0)5 62 97 43 01contact@purelypyrenees.com

Purely Pyrenees is a brand created by La Balaguere SAS.

La Balaguere SAS with a capital of 179 775 euros - Registration number:IM065100002 - Siret: 389 350 745 0001 1 - RCP. Allianz contrat n°53.231.046 -No. 7911 NAF Z - Financial Guarantee: Groupama - Head Office at the addresslisted above.

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